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A double is always in order when enjoying fine rum. In the case of Havana Club Especial, though, it's also guaranteed... In a way.

Antigua Ron Porteño is a little on the sweet side. It reminds me somewhat of El Dorado 12, though it's not as rich or beautifully biting.

Brugal Leyenda (legend in English) was released in 2015 expressly in tribute of Brugal's founder, Don Andrés Brugal Montaner.

Amid this decidedly bleak backdrop of modern day Venezuela, Diplomatico, one of Venezuela's most celebrated rum producers, recently introduced Diplomatico Mantuano. Sadly, for me, this new blend jives with the times.

The Caribe Ginger Smith is plenty nice as it is, especially if you like your rum cocktail a bit on the refreshingly sweet side.

What bits of magic go into making preferred Puerto Rico rums like DonQ, Palo Viejo, and Caliche? Master Distiller Roberto Serrallés shares some answers...

One thing I can definitively say about South Bay, though, is that it's all kinds of sweet... intensely so!

My friend Leann recently returned from her first-ever trip to Cuba, where she says Ron Tumbao drink boxes are everywhere, especially in Havana.